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Some 160 million Brazilian voters go to the polls on Sunday to choose between left-wing President Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. A choice of society in a polarized country. Analysis by David Delos, international columnist in France 24. According to him, it is for voters to "define or redefine Brazil's position on the international scene".
The last survey, published on Saturday night, gives 45% of the votes to the president and 42% to the ultra-decer
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.
Brazilians began casting their votes on Sunday in a closely watch presidential election pitting incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Mara Nogueira, Senior Lecturer in Urban Geography at Birbeck, University of London, says the tight race reflects the consolidation of two political camps, with many Brazilians voting not out of support for a candidate, but to keep the other out of power. She points to the cost of living, religion and social media echo chambers as key factors shaping the vote, alongside a
Brazilians began voting on Sunday to choose between left-wing president Lula and his far-right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. The son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, 45 years old, would consolidate, if he took it against Lula, the anchoring and influence of his family in Brazilian political life. Weared.
Twelve candidates are on the ballot, but the presidential race is centred on two rivals: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula is seeking a fourth and final term, warning that Brazil’s sovereignty is at stake amid pressure from Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has highlighted his ties to the White House, saying Brazil needs better deals with the US, including over its rare mineral resources. Nick Rushworth has more on the controversial senator. Dr Andrea Aruska de Souza Santos, Director of King's College Brazil Institute in London, shares further insights.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
Voting is underway in Brazil as Lula seeks a historic fourth term, facing a strong challenge from Flavio Bolsonaro.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro made their final pitch to voters Saturday with rallies in the pivotal state of Sao Paulo ahead of a nail-biter election that has been marred by scandals and mudslinging.
The President of the United States has not given up on any of the candidates, although Washington's interference with the internal policy of the Ibero-American country has been constant.
The 45-year-old senator, who is the moderate of the clan, threatens the re-election of Lula in Brazil despite being under investigation for corruption
The president of Brazil, former worker and trade unionist, pragmatic and able negotiator, seeks a fourth mandate to prevent the return to power of the ultra-right with the Bolsonaro
President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former coup leader, are fighting the presidency in a fully open election
On the eve of the general elections in Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro took a mass bath to close their campaigns. São Paulo was the stage chosen by both candidates for their closing acts. On October 4, Brazilians will come to the polls to decide whether the country joins the right-hand turn that crosses much of the region or whether Lula da Silva gets re-election. Bolsonaro's followers maintain the hope that Brazil will support their candidate; on the other hand, dressed in red, Lula's sympathizers also trust the victor.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his main rival, Ultraderechist Flávio Bolsonaro, concluded their campaigns on October 3 in the influential state of São Paulo, where one fifth of the national electorate is concentrated. They both seek to mobilize their followers and convince the undecided on the eve of the frenzy Sunday elections. Lula ended her campaign with a march that brought together thousands of sympathizers, while Bolsonaro participated in a motorbike caravan. Report from Rio de Janeiro with our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.
Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of former far-right populist President Jair Bolsonaro, is taking on incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. Polls show the first round of voting will likely lead to a runoff.
Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his main challenger Flavio Bolsonaro wrapped up their campaigns on Saturday in the powerhouse state of Sao Paulo, where a fifth of the nation's vote is based, seeking to rally supporters and convince the undecided on the eve of Sunday's nail-biter election.
The "C class," the middle class in Brazil, was an important factor in the victory of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in past elections. Four years later, although one part of the population supports it by considering that it has benefited during its Government, another has become more pragmatic and considers voting for candidate Flavio Bolsonaro as his proposals are more aligned with his needs. A report from our correspondent Valeria Saccone.
